Sony Xperia M2 Dual D2302 User manual

Category
Smartphones
Type
User manual
User guide
Xperia
â„¢
M2
D2303/D2305/D2306
Contents
Getting started..............................................................................6
About this User guide.........................................................................6
Overview............................................................................................6
Assembly............................................................................................7
Starting your device for the first time..................................................8
Why do I need a Googleâ„¢ account?.................................................9
Charging your device.......................................................................10
Learning the basics....................................................................11
Using the touchscreen.....................................................................11
Locking and unlocking the screen....................................................13
Home screen....................................................................................13
Application screen............................................................................15
Navigating applications....................................................................16
Small apps.......................................................................................16
Widgets............................................................................................17
Shortcuts and folders.......................................................................18
Background and themes..................................................................19
Taking a screenshot.........................................................................20
Status and notifications....................................................................20
Icons in the status bar......................................................................21
Application overview........................................................................23
Downloading applications.........................................................25
Downloading applications from Google Playâ„¢................................25
Downloading applications from other sources.................................25
Internet and networks................................................................26
Browsing the web.............................................................................26
Internet and messaging settings......................................................26
Wi-Fi®..............................................................................................27
Sharing your mobile data connection...............................................29
Controlling data usage.....................................................................30
Selecting cellular networks...............................................................31
Virtual private networks (VPNs).......................................................31
Synchronizing data on your device..........................................33
Synchronizing with online accounts.................................................33
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®..................33
Synchronizing with Outlook using a computer.................................34
Basic settings.............................................................................36
Accessing settings...........................................................................36
Sound, ringtone, and volume...........................................................36
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SIM card protection..........................................................................37
Screen settings................................................................................37
Screen lock......................................................................................38
Language settings............................................................................39
Date and time...................................................................................39
Enhancing the sound output............................................................40
Typing text..................................................................................41
On-screen keyboard.........................................................................41
Entering text using voice input.........................................................42
Editing text.......................................................................................42
Personalizing the Xperia keyboard..................................................43
Calling..........................................................................................44
Making calls.....................................................................................44
Receiving calls.................................................................................45
Ongoing calls...................................................................................46
Using the call log..............................................................................46
Forwarding calls...............................................................................47
Restricting calls................................................................................47
Multiple calls.....................................................................................47
Conference calls..............................................................................48
Voicemail..........................................................................................48
Emergency calls...............................................................................49
Contacts......................................................................................50
Transferring contacts.......................................................................50
Searching and viewing contacts.......................................................51
Adding and editing contacts.............................................................52
Favorites and groups.......................................................................53
Sending contact information.............................................................53
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application.....................53
Backing up contacts.........................................................................54
Messaging and chat...................................................................55
Reading and sending messages......................................................55
Organizing your messages..............................................................56
Calling from a message...................................................................57
Messaging settings..........................................................................57
Instant messaging and video chat....................................................57
Email............................................................................................59
Setting up email...............................................................................59
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................59
Email preview pane..........................................................................61
Organizing your email messages.....................................................61
Email account settings.....................................................................62
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Gmailâ„¢............................................................................................62
Music...........................................................................................64
Transferring music to your device....................................................64
Listening to music............................................................................64
WALKMAN homescreen .................................................................65
Playlists............................................................................................66
Sharing music..................................................................................67
Enhancing the sound.......................................................................68
Visualizer .........................................................................................68
Recognizing music with TrackIDâ„¢..................................................68
Music Unlimited online service.........................................................70
FM radio......................................................................................71
Listening to the radio........................................................................71
Favorite radio channels....................................................................72
Sound settings.................................................................................72
Camera........................................................................................73
Taking photos and recording videos................................................73
Face detection..................................................................................74
Using Smile Shutterâ„¢ to capture smiling faces...............................74
Adding the geographical position to your photos.............................75
General camera settings..................................................................75
Still camera settings.........................................................................77
Video camera settings......................................................................80
Photos and videos in Album......................................................82
Viewing photos and videos..............................................................82
Sharing and managing photos and videos.......................................83
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................84
Photo albums...................................................................................85
Viewing your photos on a map.........................................................86
Videos..........................................................................................88
Watching videos in the Movies application......................................88
Transferring video content to your device........................................89
Managing video content...................................................................89
Video Unlimited service....................................................................90
Connectivity................................................................................91
Sharing content with DLNA Certifiedâ„¢ devices...............................91
NFC..................................................................................................93
Bluetooth® wireless technology.......................................................94
Smart apps and features that save you time...........................98
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect...............98
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+â„¢.............................99
Using your device as a wallet...........................................................99
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Travel and maps.......................................................................101
Using location services..................................................................101
Google Mapsâ„¢ and navigation......................................................101
Using data traffic when traveling....................................................102
Airplane mode................................................................................103
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................104
Calendar.........................................................................................104
Alarm and clock..............................................................................105
Support and maintenance.......................................................107
Support for your device..................................................................107
Computer tools...............................................................................107
Updating your device.....................................................................108
Finding a lost device .....................................................................109
IMEI number...................................................................................110
Battery and power management....................................................110
Memory and storage......................................................................112
Managing files using a computer...................................................113
Backing up and restoring content...................................................114
Restarting and resetting.................................................................115
Recycling your device....................................................................116
Limitations to services and features...............................................116
Legal information............................................................................116
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Getting started
About this User guide
This is the Xperiaâ„¢ M2 User guide for the Androidâ„¢ 4.3 (Jelly Bean) software
version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can
check it via the Settings menu. For more information about software updates, see
Updating your device
.
To check the current software version of your device
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Find and tap Settings > About phone > Android version.
Overview
1
Proximity/Light sensor
2 Charging/Notification light
3 Ear speaker
4 Front camera lens
5 Micro SIM and memory card slot cover
6 Power key
7 Volume/Zoom key
8 Camera key
9 Strap hole
10 Speaker
11 Illuminating bar
12 Main microphone
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13 Wi-Fi/GPS/Bluetooth antenna area
14 Main camera lens
15 Camera light
16 Headset jack
17 Second microphone
18 Port for charger/USB cable
19 NFC detection area
Assembly
A protective plastic sheet is attached to the screen. You should peel off this sheet
before using the touchscreen. Otherwise, the touchscreen might not function properly.
To insert the micro SIM card
1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the micro SIM card slot cover and the
device, then detach the cover.
2 With the gold-colored contacts facing down, insert the micro SIM card into the
slot until you hear a locking sound.
3 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To insert a memory card
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1 Insert a fingernail into the gap between the memory card cover and the device,
then detach the memory card cover.
2 Place the memory card in the memory card slot, with the gold-colored contacts
facing down, then push the memory card all the way into the slot until you hear
a locking sound.
3 Re-attach the memory card cover.
To remove the micro SIM card
1 Remove the cover of the micro SIM card slot.
2 Press the micro SIM card and inward and then release it quickly.
3 Draw the card outward to remove it fully.
4 Re-attach the micro SIM card slot cover.
To remove the memory card
1 Turn off the device.
2 Remove the cover of the memory card slot, then press against the edge of the
memory card and release it.
3 Draw the card outwards to remove it fully.
Starting your device for the first time
The first time you start your device, a setup guide opens to help you configure basic
settings, sign in to some accounts, and personalize your device. For example, if you
have a Sony Entertainment Network account, you can sign in to it here and get set up
straightaway. And you can download Internet and Wi-Fi® settings.
You can also access the setup guide later from the Settings menu.
To turn on the device
Make sure that the battery is charged for at least 30 minutes before you turn on the device for
the first time.
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1 Press and hold down the power key until the device vibrates.
2 If your screen goes dark, briefly press the power key
to activate the screen.
3 Enter your SIM card PIN when requested, then tap .
4 If your screen is locked, place a finger on the screen and swipe up or down to
unlock it.
5 Wait a while for the device to start.
Your SIM card PIN is initially supplied by your network operator, but you can change it later
from the Settings menu. To correct a mistake made while entering your SIM card PIN, tap .
To turn off the device
1 Press and hold down the power key
until the options menu opens.
2 In the options menu, tap Power off.
3 Tap OK.
It may take a while for the device to shut down.
Why do I need a Googleâ„¢ account?
Your Xperiaâ„¢ device from Sony runs on the Androidâ„¢ platform developed by
Googleâ„¢. A range of Googleâ„¢ applications and services are available on your device
when you purchase it, for example, Gmailâ„¢, Google Mapsâ„¢, YouTubeâ„¢, and Google
Play™—the online store for downloading Android™ applications. To get the most out
of these services, you need a Googleâ„¢ account. For example, a Googleâ„¢ account is
mandatory if you want to:
• Download and install applications from Google Play™.
• Synchronize email, contacts, and the calendar.
• Chat with friends using the Hangouts™ application.
• Synchronize your browsing history and bookmarks.
For more information about Androidâ„¢ and Googleâ„¢, go to
www.sonymobile.com/support
.
To set up a Googleâ„¢ account on your device
1 From your Home screen, tap
.
2 Find and tap Settings > Add account > Google.
3 Follow the registration wizard to create a Googleâ„¢ account, or sign in if you
already have an account.
You can also sign in to or create a Googleâ„¢ account from the setup guide the first time you
start your device. Or you can go online and create an account at
www.google.com/accounts
.
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Charging your device
The battery is partly charged when you buy the device. You can still use your device
while it is charging. Read more about the battery and how to improve the performance
in
Battery and power management
on page 110.
To charge your device
1 Plug the charger into a power outlet.
2 Plug one end of the USB cable into the charger (or into the USB port of a
computer).
3 Plug the other end of the cable into the micro USB port on your device, with the
USB symbol facing up. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.
4 When the device is fully charged, disconnect the cable from your device by
pulling it straight outward. Make sure not to bend the connector.
If the battery is completely discharged, it may take a few minutes before the notification light
illuminates and the charging icon appears.
Battery notification light status
Green The battery charge level is greater than 90%
Flashing red The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 15%
Orange The battery is charging and the battery charge level is less than 90%
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Learning the basics
Using the touchscreen
Tapping
• Open or select an item.
• Mark or unmark a checkbox or option.
• Enter text using the on-screen keyboard.
Touching and holding
• Move an item.
• Activate an item-specific menu.
• Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list.
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Pinching and spreading
• Zoom in or out on a web page, a photo, or a map.
Swiping
• Scroll up or down a list.
• Scroll left or right, for example, between Home screen panes.
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Flicking
• Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling
movement by tapping the screen.
Locking and unlocking the screen
When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen darkens to
save battery power and locks automatically. This lock prevents unwanted actions on
the touchscreen when you are not using it. When you buy your device, a basic screen
swipe lock is already set. In other words, you have to swipe up or down on the screen
to unlock it. You can later change the security settings and add other kinds of locks.
See
Screen lock
on the 38page.
To activate the screen
• Briefly press the power key .
To lock the screen
• When the screen is active, briefly press the power key
.
Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop
on a computer screen. Your Home screen can have up to seven panes, which extend
beyond the regular screen display width. The number of Home screen panes is
represented by a series of dots at the top of the Home screen. The highlighted dot
shows the pane that you are currently in.
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To go to the Home screen
• Press .
To browse the Home screen
Home screen panes
You can add new panes to your Home screen (up to a maximum of seven panes) and
delete panes. You can also set the pane that you want to use as the main Home
screen pane.
To set a pane as the main Home screen pane
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home
screen pane, then tap
.
To add a pane to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse the panes, then tap
.
To delete a pane from your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to delete, then tap
.
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Application screen
The Application screen, which you open from the Homescreen, contains the
applications that come pre-installed on your device as well as applications that you
download.
To view all applications on the Application screen
1 From your Home screen, tap .
2 Flick left or right on the Application screen.
To open an application from the Application screen
• Flick left or right to find the application, then tap the application.
To open the Application screen menu
• When the Application screen is open, drag the left edge of the screen to the
right.
To move an application on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Make sure Own order is selected under SHOW APPS.
3 Touch and hold the application until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then
drag it to the new location.
To add an application shortcut to the Home screen
1 From the Application screen, touch and hold an application icon until the screen
vibrates, then drag the icon to the top of the screen. The Home screen opens.
2 Drag the icon to the desired location on the Home screen, then release your
finger.
To arrange applications on the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Select the desired option under SHOW APPS.
To search for an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Tap Search apps.
3 Enter the name of the application you want to search for.
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To uninstall an application from the Application screen
1 To open the Application screen menu, drag the left edge of the Application
screen to the right.
2 Tap Uninstall. All uninstallable applications are indicated by .
3 Tap the application that you want to uninstall, then tap Uninstall.
Navigating applications
You can navigate between applications using the navigation keys, the small apps bar,
and the recently used applications window, which lets you switch easily between all
recently used applications. Some applications are closed when you press to exit
while others continue to run in the background or pause. If the application is paused or
runs in the background, you can continue where you left off the next time you open the
application.
1
Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application
2 Small apps bar – Open a small app
3 Task navigation key – Open the recently used applications window and the small apps bar
4 Home navigation key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen
5 Back navigation key – Go back to the previous screen within an application or close the application
To open the recently used applications window
• Press .
To open a menu in an application
• While using the application, press
.
A menu is not available in all applications.
Small apps
You can get quick access to several small apps at any time using the small apps bar.
A small app only takes up a small area of your screen, so you can interact with a small
app and another application at the same time on the same screen. For example, you
can have a web page open and then open the Calculator small app on top of it and
perform calculations. You can download more small apps from Google Playâ„¢.
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To open a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press .
2 Tap the small app that you want to open.
You can open several small apps at the same time.
To close a small app
• Tap on the small app window.
To download a small app
1 From the small apps bar, tap , then tap and tap .
2 Search for the small app that you want to download, then follow the instructions
to download it and complete the installation.
To move a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then move it to the desired location.
To minimize a small app
• When the small app is open, touch and hold the top left corner of the small app,
then drag it to the right edge or to the bottom edge of the screen.
To rearrange the small apps in the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app and drag it to the desired position.
To remove a small app from the small apps bar
• Touch and hold a small app, then drag it to
.
To restore a previously removed small app
1 Open the small apps bar, then tap .
2 Touch and hold the small app you want to restore, then drag it into the small
apps bar.
To add a widget as a small app
1 To make the small apps bar appear, press
.
2 Tap > > .
3 Select a widget.
4 Enter a name for the widget, if desired, then tap OK.
Widgets
Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on your Homescreen. They
also function as shortcuts. For example, the Weather widget allows you to see basic
weather information directly on your Homescreen. But when you tap the widget, the
full Weather application opens. You can download additional widgets from Google
Playâ„¢.
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To add a widget to the Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates,
then tap Widgets.
2 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
To resize a widget
1 Touch and hold a widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then release
the widget. If the widget can be resized, for example, the Calendar widget, then
a highlighted frame and resizing dots appear.
2 Drag the dots inward or outward to shrink or expand the widget.
3 To confirm the new size of the widget, tap anywhere on the Home screen.
To move a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to the new location.
To delete a widget
• Touch and hold the widget until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag it
to
.
To add a widget to the lock screen
1 To activate the screen, briefly press the power key
.
2 Swipe inward from the top-left area of the screen until appears, then tap it.
3 If required, enter your PIN code, pattern, or password to unlock the screen.
4 Find and tap the widget that you want to add.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions, if necessary, to finish adding the widget.
Shortcuts and folders
Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen
tidy.
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1 Access a folder containing applications
2 Access an application using a shortcut
To add a shortcut to your Home screen
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates
and the customization menu appears.
2 In the customization menu, tap Apps.
3 Scroll through the list of applications and select an application. The selected
application gets added to the Home screen.
In step 3, alternatively, you can tap
Shortcuts and then select an application from the list
available. If you use this method to add shortcuts, some of the applications available allow
you to add specific functionality to the shortcut.
To move an item on the Home screen
• Touch and hold the item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the new location.
To delete an item from the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to
.
To create a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut until it magnifies and the
device vibrates, then drag and drop it on top of another application icon or
shortcut.
To add items to a folder on the Home screen
• Touch and hold an item until it magnifies and the device vibrates, then drag the
item to the folder.
To rename a folder on the Home screen
1 Tap the folder to open it.
2 Tap the folder's title bar to show the Folder name field.
3 Enter the new folder name and tap Done.
Background and themes
You can adapt the Home screen to your own style using wallpapers and different
themes. You can also change the wallpaper on the lock screen.
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To change your Home screen wallpaper
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Wallpapers and select an option.
To set a theme
1 Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.
2 Tap Themes, then select a theme.
When you change a theme, the background also changes in some applications.
To change the wallpaper for the lock screen
1 Drag the status bar downward, then tap .
2 Tap Personalization > Lock screen.
3 Select an option, then follow the instructions to change your wallpaper.
Taking a screenshot
You can capture still images of any screen on your device as a screenshot.
Screenshots you take are automatically saved in Album.
To take a screenshot
1 Press and hold down the power key and the volume down key simultaneously
until you hear a clicking sound.
2 To view the screenshot, drag the status bar fully downwards.
Status and notifications
The icons in the status bar inform you of events such as new messages and calendar
notifications, activities in progress such as file downloads, and status information such
as battery level and signal strength. You can drag down the status bar to open the
Notification panel and handle your notifications.
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